1956 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1996 Caterham 7
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,920 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Caterham 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1956 Aston Martin DB2. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1956 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 697 kg more than 1996 Caterham 7.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Caterham 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Aston Martin DB2 | 1996 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Caterham |
Model | DB2 | 7 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 36 L |